Getting offended by Borat’s satirical movies about Kazakhstan is both funny and unworthy of an enlightened person.
In general, being easily offended is a trait of those who are weak-spirited. A strong, self-assured person will simply smile at a joke directed at them and move on. They know their worth, and a sarcastic jab won’t shake their confidence. If there’s …
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A craftsman is a person who personally creates value with their own hands.
For example, a shoemaker who repairs customers ‘ shoes himself is a craftsman. Or a programmer who writes programs himself is a craftsman.
An entrepreneur is a person who organizes the process of creating value.
For example, a shoemaker who decided to expand his business, hired several …
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I periodically publish news about investing in another startup. Many of my colleagues, investors, and surely startup founders often have questions like: “How are investment decisions made? How thoroughly are startups analyzed? What is the procedure for review and decision-making?” I believe these questions are of interest to many, so I’ve decided to openly share how we operate.
Firstly, all …
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Do citizens have the right to discuss certain trials before the court’s decision (verdict) is issued, as well as after?
I believe they have.
In my opinion, the right to discuss the actions of judges is the fundamental right of citizens of a democratic country. …
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Once upon a time this book made a great impression on me. I still re-read it from time to time. I highly recommend it to those who has not read it yet.
And for those who has no time to read, here is a summary:
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I could never understand people who don’t perceive criticism.
They resenting at any comments in their address; zealously watch, so that no one will allow himself a caustic cue in their back; on any unflattering statement are ready to pounce with fists or maliciously fend off: “Look at yourself.”
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When I was with my family in Paris, somehow went to the bakery Paul on the Champs Elysees, took a baguette, croissants, and went to the nearby Starbucks cafe (where coffee is tastier). We sat and had breakfast.
Suddenly we remember that the last year we brought friends delicious gifts from Paris. They were invited to a …
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Why are people so happy about other people’s mistakes and defeats? Especially about those of famous people.
I think this is a subconscious excuse for their own weaknesses.
It’s nice to think “I’m not perfect, but who is ideal? Look, even the great ones make slips! Why would I be held accountable?”
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My friend’s son studies at one of the Czech universities.
Recently she went to visit him. She decided to lavish her son’s classmates, mostly Czechs, with Kazakh national dishes, and served a dinner in the dormitory. Before the feast, the son suddenly said to his mother: …
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Today, many well-off people have assistants at their homes: housekeepers, nannies, personal drivers, security guards, etc.
Relationships that develop between employers and employees can be different.
Some newly-made rich people think of themselves as feudal lords (bais) and treat their employees as serfs: arrogantly, disparagingly, as third-rate people.…
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